Bethesda
Bethesda, one of the most renowned communities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is known as a great destination for ethnic restaurants, boutiques, home décor shops and artistic and trendy hot spots. Additionally, as home of the National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine and the National Naval Medical Center, it is one of the leading biomedical research centers.
From award-winning theatre to independent films, downtown Bethesda’s Art and Entertainment District is filled with inspiring artists and art venues. Unique galleries and public art fill the streets. The Bethesda Arts and Entertainment District is managed by the Bethesda Urban Partnership, Inc.
Featured Activites and Attractions view all
Capital Crescent Trail
11 mile biker-hiker trail running from west Silver Spring to Georgetown DC. The trail was formerly used as the Georgetown…
Fire NightClub and Lounge
Less than a half mile from the Bethesda metro station, Fire offers a full bar and nightclub. Restricted admission for…
Fuzion
0.2 miles from the Bethesda metro station, Fuzion nightclub is popular for after work cocktails or late night dancing and…
Gandhi Memorial Center
Houses headquarters of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Foundation, a library and depictions of the life and activities of Mahatma Gandhi…
Locust Grove Nature Center
An ideal spot to watch birds and other small creatures in their real habitats. Includes child-friendly live animals and hands-on…
Parker’s American Bistro & Sports Bar
Enjoy Parker’s American grill and watch your favorite sporting event in the restaurant’s sports bar.
RELIC
A French restaurant bar & lounge that serves as a nightclub late Fridays and Saturdays. Less than half a mile…
Strike Bethesda
Strike properties offer stylish, glow-in-the-dark bowling with big screen video walls and a thumping sound system, as well as a…
Upcoming Events in Town
NOSTALGIA: Paintings by Samina Ali Akhtar
Bethesda
This Collection of paintings by Samina Ali Akhtar will be on display from September 1 -14, 2010. Samina holds a master degree in Fine Arts from the University of The Punjab and has lectured at the post graduate level both at the University and National College of Arts. Her work shows a strong melding of the historic images and the Islamic motives with the formal arrangement of form, color and texture, worked out in the Cubist collage technique of overlapping planes of color and pattern.
Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards Exhibtion
Bethesda
The 8th annual Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards & Exhibition will feature the work of the selected finalists. Four finalists will be honored with $14,000 in prize monies. The finalists represent the best contemporary art in the DC, MD and VA region.
Bethesda Art Walk & Tours
Bethesda
The Bethesda Art Walk features galleries and studios who stay open late on the second Friday of every month. Downtown Bethesda galleries showcase artwork created locally, nationally and internationally including painting, photography, sculpture and mixed media. Participating galleries are open from 6-9pm, with many hosting opening receptions for new exhibits. Free guided tours will take place Sept. 10 & Oct. 9. Tours begin at 6:30pm and meet at the Bethesda Metro Station.
